"Uh-uh"

Answer:

ITHINKNOT

Hint:

This phrase might be uttered by a skeptical detective or someone playfully rejecting an idea, often heard in classic mystery stories.

Explanation:

The clue "Uh-uh" mimics the sound of someone saying "no" casually, like shaking your head. The answer "ITHINKNOT" plays on the phrase "I think not," which is a slightly more formal way to reject something—basically a fancier "no." The humor comes from turning a simple sound into a three-word response that means the same thing but feels more dramatic.

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General solving tip

Quoted clues often indicate a spoken phrase, interjection, or a title. Think of something you'd say out loud or see as a headline.

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